REDBIRDDOG - a Hungarian Pointer blog that followed the adventures of two Vizslas from 2006-2021. Now the home of the VGs (Vizsla Grandparents) I will post our adventures with Vizslas from all over the world over the next many years. Travel, Vizslas, hiking, walking, training. What could be better? Comments are always enjoyed and appreciated. Thanks for visiting.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Don't make your gun dog "gun shy"
A fellow Vizsla owner, who frequently posts to vizsla forums , was responding to a young Vizsla pup (16- week-old) owner who felt he had already made his dog "gun shy." The young Vizsla owner was quickly heading that way.
Folks think (like I did when I ruined Chloe as a gun dog) that if they own a "gun dog" that they can just take them out and hunt with a bit of training.
Just doesn't work that way. It is a long process that takes many hours and many birds.
Thought I would pass along George Hickox's words of wisdom on the subject.
More from George at his website: georgehickox.com
Bailey and I have spent hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars working on these upland bird hunting skills. This is our hobby. It is a whole lot less expensive than sail boats or other motor sports. More enjoyable also.
Very informative Rod, thanks for posting.
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